We exist to change lives and transform futures.
We’re passionate about helping the most vulnerable children and families overcome the challenges caused by deprivation so they can flourish and step into a brighter future.
Changing lives, one story at a time
Charlie
When we first met nine year old Charlie, he struggled with his sense of self-worth and found it hard to open up. A few weeks later, we saw a new confident Charlie, able to identify and share his feelings, and even encourage others to do the same.
See how coming along helped Charlie feel able to talk about his feelings and grow his self-esteem.
Amber
When Amber told us there was no food in the house, we knew that coming along to our Cookery Club was more than learning to cook—it was a lifeline.
Read how our Family Cookery Club helped one mum feed her family, and find new joy in family life
Matt
Full-time dad Matt used to spend his days alone at home with his daughter Chloe unsure how to fill their days. Now they’re the first ones through the door at our Play Pals group—and the last to leave.
How do we support families to flourish?
We believe in drawing alongside families and meeting people where they are. We work with communities so that together we can see lasting transformation.
We take a grassroots, holistic and practical approach to support families in key areas: tackling food poverty and poor diet through Family Cookery Clubs; improving mental health through child and family wellbeing groups; boosting literacy with Family Literacy groups; supporting young families and nurturing early childhood development; and reducing isolation through community events, groups for parents and carers and individual support. Our groups and activities take place in local community venues and in partnership with local primary schools.
Family Cookery
Helping families learn to cook nutritious, economical meals and gain lasting skills for better health.
Family Literacy
Building confidence and a life-long love of reading through immersive, family-led storytelling activities.
Family Wellbeing
Supporting parents’ and children’s wellbeing, and helping build emotional resilience for life.
Early Years
Providing young families with a safe, welcoming space for connection, child development and meaningful play.
Community
Bringing families together through activities, events, food and friendship.
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This week at Step By Step... 👟
We're excited to welcome more families who are ready to get moving at our physical activity group, Step By Step🏃➡️
Get ready to run as we'll be playing classic running games, such as Stuck in the Mud, Animal Relays and Duck, Duck, Goose🏅
#physicalactivity #stepbystep #running #familyfun #exercise
100% of children we support say they enjoy coming to Inside Out 💬
Our mentoring groups continue to support the wellbeing of children across Leeds 🌷
This week we are focussing on overcoming challenges. This fantastic 'Challenge Mountain' poster was made by one of the children doing our Resilience curriculum ⛰️
To find out more about out mentoring groups, visit our website today 🩵
#overcomingchallenges #resilience #insideout #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentoring
Bang in some beans for a boost of fibre!
Over 96% of the UK do not eat enough fibre per day. Fibre is important for digestion, heart health and keeping us full. Beans are a delicious, low cost way to increase your fibre intake 🥦
In our Cookery Clubs, we've been banging in some beans as part of the national campaign for a tasty fibre boost 🫘
#fibre #nutrition #banginsomebeans #beans #fibreboost
@food.foundation @vegpoweruk @banginsomebeans
Swipe to the end for a free resource! 🌳
In the rain or sunshine, these ideas will keep your family busy over the Easter holidays. There are so many benefits to getting outside! ⛅️
Save our Scavenger Hunt to complete and explore your local park or woods 🍃 🪨
#getoutside #explorelocal #nature #freeactivities #outdoorfun
Need ideas of Easter holiday activities? 💭
Reading is a great way to spend time together! Try these ideas to encourage your family to enjoy reading and explore stories beyond the pages 📖
Your local library will have lots of free events to attend and plenty of books to choose from. Why not check out a Little Free Library near you? 📍
#activityideas #locallibrary #littlefreelibrary #readingforpleasure @literacy_trust @booktrust
Happy Easter! 🪺
We hope everyone has a lovely break over the Easter holidays!
#happyEaster